Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Bachelor of Science in Forestry is a full-time 4-year undergraduate course and is divided into 8 semesters. It provides education and training in forestry and is for those students who want to build a career in the forestry department. Forestry training includes teaching students how to maintain and take care of forests and plants and trees within them, how to develop new plantations, and maintain natural resources within the forest.

The ultimate aim of this course is to impart the education which can create a systematic way and regulations to ensure the sustainable maintenance and continuity of forest resources and to ensure that the non-renewable sources of forests will be available for our next generation to witness. B.Sc Forestry provides practical knowledge as well as theoretical knowledge to the students.

This could be a dream opportunity for every candidate with a spirit of enthusiasm for adventure and adrenaline rush. As the job would revolve around forests only. It is also a service to our planet on a global level, as forests are the inevitable part of our ecosystem, and conserving them directly means protecting the earth. Down below are the complete details about B.Sc Forestry.

B.Sc Forestry Highlights

Course Name	Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Course Level	Undergraduate
Eligibility	12th from Recognized Board
Admission Process	Entrance Exam and Merit-Based
Average Course Fees	INR 35,000
Average Salary	INR 4.5 to 6 LPA
Top Job Profiles	Assistant Manager, Nursery Manager, Teacher, Farming Manager,      Forester, etc.
Top recruiting areas	Wildlife Ranges, Zoological Park, Indian Council of Forestry research and education, forest department, etc.

 

Eligibility for B.Sc Forestry

The minimum eligibility for B.Sc Forestry required are:

• Candidates are required to complete 12th class from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 50%
• The candidates who are appearing for class 12th are also eligible for appearing in the entrance examination. But they have to have their 12th board scores by the time of counseling.
• Some colleges/universities conduct national-level entrance exams, you might have to appear for them.
• No specific age limit is required to pursue this course.

B.Sc Forestry Admission Process

B.Sc Forestry Admission is based on merit and entrance exams.

Direct or merit-based admission

Application forms are available both online and offline. Candidates need to fill the form without any mistakes and on due time. They must have all of their documents along with them. Admissions will be given on the basis of 12th marks.

Entrance Exam based admission

There are many colleges/universities which grant admission based on the state/national level entrance exams followed by a GD and personal interview. A cutoff list is released to determine the eligibility of students.

B.Sc Forestry Entrance Exams

• JCECE – Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination
• ICAR All India Entrance Examination
• OUAT Test – Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology Entrance Examination

B.Sc Forestry Syllabus

Semester 1	Semester 2
Moral values of education	Forest mensuration
Professional communication	Environmental studies I
Human development	Introduction to forest soil science
Principle of civil culture	Dendrology
Forest ecology	Principles of forest soil sciences
Cytology	Surveying
Elementary Mathematics	Fundamentals of Extension Education
General Biochemistry	Tree Seed Technology
Introduction to Tree Science	Agro Meteorology
Computer Applications	General forest microbiology
Physical Education

 

Semester 3	Semester 4
Agroforestry	Environmental Studies II
Forest Management	Silvicultural Systems
Forest Entomology	Wood Science
Silviculture of Indian Trees	Livestock Management
The fertility of Forest Soils	Fundamentals of Wildlife
General Forest Microbiology	Forest Soil Survey
Nursery Management	Statistical Methods
Wood Anatomy	Statistical Methods
NCC and NSS

 

Semester 5	Semester 6
Forest utilization I	Fruit production
Forest utilization II	Rangeland Management
Tree physiology	Logging
Forest pathology	Forest biotechnology
Forest soils	Tree improvement
Commercial forestry	Wildlife management
Forest production economics	Forest policy legislation
Plantation forestry	Wood seasoning

 

Semester 7	Semester 8
Study tour	Soil water management
Bioenergy	Forest project
Ecotourism	Forestry work experience
Environmental Impact Assessment	Climate change

 

B.Sc Forestry Job Prospects and Career Opportunities

B.Sc Forestry has employment in both the public and government sectors. There are many national-level organizations where there is scope for forestry graduates. Some of them are listed below:

• Zoological Parks
• Wildlife Ranges
• Wildlife Research Institutes
• Wildlife Department
• National Parks
• Forest Nurseries
• College & universities
• Horticulture Departments

B.Sc forestry will give you a detailed insight into what latest advancements are going on in the field of forestry. There are many attractive and high-paying job profiles where forestry graduates can work at. Some of them are:

• Assistant Manager
• Nursery Manager
• Farming Manager
• School Teacher
• Agri-Credit Manager
• Professor

Top B.Sc Forestry Colleges

• Forestry college and research institute, Mettupalayam
• Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
• Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Orissa
• Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Madhya Pradesh
• Madhav University, Sirohi
• Mewar University, Rajasthan
• Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
• North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Arunachal Pradesh
• Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Chattisgarh